Mr. Campo,

LT Shannon was in command of Swett's Mississippi Battery and was wounded. The next in command was LT Joseph Aston immediately shot dead and Shannon took command for a short time until he lost enough blood to render him combat ineffective. The last officer in the battery, LT H.H. Steele was shot dead and then the succession of command went down through the Sergeants to Corporal F.M. Williams.

The study of the battle of the north end of Missionary Ridge is one that is facinating to me. The regiment/ brigade that I study had a huge role in the fight.

I hope this helps.

Respectfully,

Gerald D. Hodge, Jr.
War Between the States Historian
Historian: 39th Georgia Volunteer Infantry Regiment
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